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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.06, 1,066.62 and 595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.06, 1,066.62 and 595.73 is: 823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.06 : 1,066.62 = 595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.06/1,066.62 = 595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.06x = 1,066.62 × 595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.06x = 635,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,416.08/772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.02

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